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East Lycoming School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,629 students in East Lycoming School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in East Lycoming School District have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
1,629 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
105 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
East Lycoming School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 675 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#155 out of 684 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
36%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
55%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
57%

Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.10
0.59
# American Indian Students
4 Students
3,204 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
12 Students
78,034 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
15 Students
249,018 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
15%
# Black Students
7 Students
237,342 Students
% Black Students
n/a
14%
# White Students
1,549 Students
1,011,502 Students
% White Students
95%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,518 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
40 Students
88,750 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
40
8,485
# Students in K Grade:
130
114,122
# Students in 1st Grade:
119
120,768
# Students in 2nd Grade:
119
126,133
# Students in 3rd Grade:
123
120,907
# Students in 4th Grade:
110
125,578
# Students in 5th Grade:
136
126,001
# Students in 6th Grade:
121
126,714
# Students in 7th Grade:
127
128,950
# Students in 8th Grade:
123
129,786
# Students in 9th Grade:
109
141,323
# Students in 10th Grade:
130
138,358
# Students in 11th Grade:
118
131,939
# Students in 12th Grade:
124
129,584
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,195 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,696. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,510 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$28 MM
$39,541 MM

Spending
$25 MM
$38,578 MM

Revenue / Student
$17,195
$23,696

Spending / Student
$15,510
$23,119

Best East Lycoming School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
George A Ferrell Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
34 Court Street
Picture Rocks, PA 17762
(570) 584-3341
Picture Rocks, PA 17762
(570) 584-3341
Grades: K-6
| 156 students
Rank: #22.
Joseph C Ashkar Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
350 South Broad Street
Hughesville, PA 17737
(570) 584-5121
Hughesville, PA 17737
(570) 584-5121
Grades: PK-6
| 563 students
Rank: #33.
Hughesville Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
349 Cemetery St
Hughesville, PA 17737
(570) 584-5111
Hughesville, PA 17737
(570) 584-5111
Grades: 7-12
| 731 students
Rank: #44.
Carl G Renn Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
183 School Lane
Lairdsville, PA 17742
(570) 584-3070
Lairdsville, PA 17742
(570) 584-3070
Grades: PK-6
| 179 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to East Lycoming School District?
East Lycoming School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,629 students.
What is the rank of East Lycoming School District?
East Lycoming School District is ranked #154 out of 675 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in East Lycoming School District?
95% of East Lycoming School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of East Lycoming School District?
East Lycoming School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is East Lycoming School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,510 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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